*Shiver-shiver–*

Gyeoul’s small body trembled as she clutched her tail tightly, her drooping white ears betraying her fear.

Seeing this precious child express such intense fear, Yoo Sangah and the adventurer standing across from her could only hold their breath in sympathy.

‘First, let’s put the mana stones away.’

Yoo Sangah quickly gathered the Blue Tiger mana stones into a pouch, but each time her hand touched a stone, Gyeoul flinched.

To Gyeoul, it must have felt like watching someone handle corpses without a second thought.

"I’m sorry, Gyeoul. That must have been scary."

"N-No, it’s okay. I should be …